Yeah. I tend to leave my connection a little more open most of the time, but I can't blame others for wanting privacy... that's just normal. I'm sure you'll get the hang of it when you're ready, but if you want help, Steve is really good at it.

[ Aoba smiles and turns back to the lights below as well. If he squints, it could almost pass for Midorijima at night, just... without that eyesore of a walled dome behind the humble skyline. The thought is pleasant. ]

Heh, yeah. Almost.

[ The breeze picks back up, and he carefully (so carefully) tucks his hair back behind his ears to keep it from floating in his face. It still hurts to touch, but the sensation of feeling in his hair is one he's been good about keeping off the mental network.

Speaking of keeping things off the network, he did come up here to say something in person. He's still not in a rush, but there's no better way to say something than to just say it, right? ]

Um, well... what I wanted to tell you is just that, if you ever want someone to talk to, I'd be happy to listen. I mean, in case you wanted anyone outside your brood anyway. It's no trouble.

[ His hand wanders from tucking his hair aside to scratching at back of his neck, awkward. His intentions aren't entirely unselfish. ]

You kind of remind me of a friend. My best friend, actually. I wanted to be there for him in a similar way...